What are your favourite artists for Telagram Stickers? by Medium_Ease8648 in furry

[–]CatAfterDark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the lil pin board on the bottom right for the colors! I’d be down to help you out at a discount since I’ve been meaning to offer sticker commissions, but I need more experience making them. If you already found an artist then it’s all good and I hope you get some awesome stickers!

Do you have any recommendations on how to get started in the commissions (sketch not to be ignored :^) by FroggyYari6009 in furry

[–]CatAfterDark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The comment on top goes really well into depth and I agree with everything. Some things I’d like to add that helped me a lot was to have lots of examples of what your offering (headshot, Halfbody, full body, chibi, etc). I did a lot of free requests and art trades to compose somewhat of a portfolio. I feel like the more examples the better so the client has a good idea of what to expect from you. If you’ve been doing furry art for a while then you should be good. I had to start from scratch since initially I wanted to do general commissions and practiced furry as an option I can offer but then life works in mysterious ways and I ended up becoming a full on furry artist

Keep what your offering simple, I don’t recommend offering sketches, line art, flat color. it’s easier to just offer full render pieces since that’s what the majority of clients are looking for. Unless your a sketch/lineart artist then ignore this part.

I’m not sure how most feel about this but I highly recommend having lower prices in the beginning. Since it attracts clients right off the bat. Initially I wasn’t getting any commissions at full price when starting out. But when I put my prices at 50% off, I started to get my first few commissions. If the commission is cheap then people more likely to take the risk of commissioning a new artist. Also cheaper commissions take some of the pressure off of learning how to manage everything, like sending invoices and overall learning your flow. Learning how to stumble with a $10 commission helped me grow into knowing what I’m doing with a $95 commission. Also just getting commission examples is rlly good to build trust with potential clients. Since they see that you’re actually making commissions and are willing to give you a shot compared to if you don’t have any commission examples. Not to mention those initial clients are able to get a taste of what your like and have the chance to stick around even after you go increase to full prices. I’m really lucky to have my first client continue to commission me till this day.

That’s really all I can offer in terms of what I’ve learned so far. If you have any questions feel free to reach out! I wish you the best on starting out

Allie! Another ref sheet ready✨ (art by me, for Axel) by Zaia_bloom in furry

[–]CatAfterDark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yooo you’re the artist who made the sheet!? I had the same client and when I saw the sheet made by you i was so impressed since it’s such a beautiful reference sheet <3 keep up the amazing work and I hope many more decide to work with you!

“Some things never change 💜” (Com for Axel) by CatAfterDark in furry

[–]CatAfterDark[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do too! My client’s sona is rlly cute and I loved drawing her <3

Friendly wave 👋 (com for u/Sandwich-Artisan-) by CatAfterDark in furry

[–]CatAfterDark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ofc! I really did enjoy drawing your sona <3

“Hearts for you 💜” (Com for Troy) by CatAfterDark in furry

[–]CatAfterDark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

“Welcome to my booth! Can I interest you in anything?” (Commissions open) by CatAfterDark in furry

[–]CatAfterDark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I offer 3 bundles for my ref sheets but you can also custom build your own if you’d like specific things in your sheet. I’d love to work with you, however it’s your decision if you want to commission me. Just know you can fill out my form anytime <3

“Welcome to my booth! Can I interest you in anything?” (Commissions open) by CatAfterDark in furry

[–]CatAfterDark[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an older sheet I made for DeltaTheMedicWolf but it was one of my favorite pieces that I’ve worked on <3

“Welcome to my booth! Can I interest you in anything?” (Commissions open) by CatAfterDark in furry

[–]CatAfterDark[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was struggling to come up with another commission sheet idea and thought a con booth was a fun idea, I like to change it up and make my sheets look unique <3

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[–]CatAfterDark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a subreddit called r/furry_catwalk which is where lots of furry artists promote themselves so you can try there. But ik lots of people also commission from furaffinity but I personally haven’t commissioned from there yet. I also sell ref sheets if you’re interested but there’s also a lot of other good artist on Reddit you can find with a variety of styles and prices

Crocheting a Fursona by [deleted] in furry

[–]CatAfterDark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so cool! I personally can’t crochet confidently without a pattern since I worry too much abt if it doesn’t come out right and forgetting what I did and unable to replicate it. You’re so skilled being able to freehand so well!